A brother’s heart within him! Yes, he struck
To the earth a Paynim——
Mel. (raising his voice.) Christian! thou hast been
Our nation’s deadliest foe!
Rai. (looking up and smiling proudly.) ’Tis joy to hear
I have not lived in vain!
Mel. Thou bear’st thyself
With a conqueror’s mien! What is thy hope from me?
Rai. A soldier’s death.
Mel. (hastily.) Then thou wouldst fear a slave’s?